Perlbot

If you're looking for an IRC bot written in Perl, you might want to check out Perlbot. It's a modular bot that prioritizes simplicity and modularity, depending on Net::IRC. All of its functions are provided by Plugins that use a standard and simple API. The "Core" and "Basic" plugins encompass the most common levels of functionality, and users can find more information on Perlbot plugins by clicking here.

What sets Perlbot apart from the rest is the growing suite of integrated web services. With integrated browsing and searching of channel logs through the web and XML web-published bot statistics, Perlbot provides users with an abundance of readily available information.

Before downloading Perlbot, make sure to check that you have the specific requirements. You will need Net::IRC and may need to periodically check back for new versions since the package is still sort of in development. Also, make sure to avoid using Net::ICQ 0.70, as it is reportedly buggy.

Plugin authors might include their own requirements, so don't forget to look out for them in their documentation. The newest version of Perlbot includes a bug fix that resolves an issue where multiple identical hostmasks couldn't be identified.